Little Giant
Date: 07/01/2023
Partner: Solo
Trailhead: Big Giant Mine - CR52 (4x4)
Distance: 4.1m
Elevation Gain: 2400ft
Duration: 3.25hrs
Summits: Little Giant & King Solomon(UR)
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Little Giant 14ers.com Page
King Solomon 14ers.com Page
A fun little quick hit just outside of Silverton
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4.1m - 2400ft - 3.25hrs
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The day started with a walk on the road. Looking down to my truck at the Big Giant Mine
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Big Giant Mine
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Little Giant front and center. Maybe I should have brought crampons and skis?
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Walking the trail to the Little Giant / King Solomon saddle
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The snow fields ahead are exposed and steeper than they look. Had to be careful crossing them
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Wemi view to the south
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Westerly views towards the Ice Lake peaks
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Little Giant summit
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Next objective King Solomon
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King Solomon from the the snow fields just below the saddle
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King Solomon summit ridge
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Little Giant from King Solomon's western slopes
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Time to glissade back to the lake!
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Tower Mountain to the north
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Looking back to Little Giant
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All in all a pretty nice day!
